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Jolly Roger tall ship, Cayman Islands

Oct 1, 20203 min read

Enjoy a real sunken treasure at this Cayman Islands distillery

Oct 1, 20206 min read

7 magical destinations for anybody fascinated by witches

Rock of Cashel on a sunny day.

Oct 1, 20207 min read

These 11 Irish castles showcase the dramatic beauty of historic Ireland

MAY 26, 2016: Tourists hike through Samaria Gorge in central Crete.

Sep 30, 20205 min read

Greece's stunning natural wonders

Sep 30, 20205 min read

The wild pumpkin regatta and other gourd-geous events in the US

Two kangaroos standing on the beach at Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park.

Sep 28, 20204 min read

The best things to do in Australia in summer

The Space Needle and Seattle skyline at dawn.

Sep 25, 20204 min read

The Space Needle: get to know this Seattle icon

Winding Coastal Road, Captain Cook Highway, Queensland, Australia

Sep 24, 20207 min read

Unforgettable road trips on Australia’s East Coast

Cala Macarella - Cala Macarelleta - Menorca - Balearic islands - Spain

Sep 24, 20206 min read

How this Spanish island is doing tourism differently

Nature is slowly conquering the now-empty buildings of Lower Vítkovice.

Sep 23, 20204 min read

See the haunting beauty of the Czech Republic's industrial heartland

Crowds of people fill Times Square at low light.

Sep 18, 20205 min read

7 attractions you should skip (and where to head instead)

Sep 18, 20204 min read

What it's like to hike among 5000-year-old trees

Sep 17, 20205 min read

5 things nobody tells you about being a plus-sized traveler

Sep 17, 20205 min read

Legendary artists' houses you can visit around the world

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Sep 16, 20206 min read

Machu Picchu: get to know Peru's icon of Inca civilization

Male hiker with a backpack looking at Watson Lake in Prescott.

Sep 14, 20206 min read

The Grand Circle is the ultimate US Southwest road trip

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Sep 14, 20202 min read

Lindt has opened a paradise for chocolate-lovers in Zurich

Sep 14, 20202 min read

Take on a 'secret operation sleepover' at DC's International Spy Museum

A road snakes up to the viewpoint of Bealach na Bà from the inlet of Loch Kishorn.

Sep 10, 202010 min read

I would drive 500 miles: road-tripping the Scottish Highlands

Typical English Breakfast Served with Tea

Sep 9, 20204 min read

UK vs USA, whose food is better?

JUN 18, 2016: First Nation (Native) dancers performing at the Victoria Aboriginal Cultural Festival at the Royal BC Museum in the heart of downtown Victoria.

Sep 8, 20207 min read

Experience First Nations traditions in British Columbia

Historic Los Angeles City Hall with blue sky, CA USA

Sep 7, 202010 min read

The 11 top art deco destinations around the world

Family group riding beach cruiser bicycles along Crescent beach on Siesta Key, Sarasota FL USA

Sep 5, 20208 min read

What Labor Day weekend travel looks like in 2020

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Sep 4, 20201 min read

This Spanish lighthouse has been given a rainbow transformation

The Umayyad Mosque, which is also suitably known as the Grand Mosque of Damascus, has been a site of worship since the 9th century CE

Sep 3, 202016 min read

Travel throwback: The lost stories of Damascus

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Sep 3, 20206 min read

London watchlist: films to see before your trip

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Sep 2, 20202 min read

Copenhagen’s new Happiness Museum is exactly what the world needs right now

Iconic Star Ferries crossing Victoria Harbour between Kowloon and Hong Kong island.

Aug 27, 202014 min read

Travel throwback to Hong Kong: Where worlds collide

A female scuba diver explores a sunken shipwreck in Greece.

Aug 25, 20205 min read

6 national parks around the world with surprisingly spectacular diving

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Aug 21, 20208 min read

The great Colorado 'fourteener' road trip

BEIRUT, LEBANON - NOVEMBER 2, 2017 - Aerial view of the Pigeons' Rocks on Raouche.

Aug 12, 20205 min read

Why I love Beirut

October 31, 2018: Three friends in costume and makeup in the zócalo (city square) for the Día de los Muertos festival.

Aug 9, 20204 min read

Can travel cure bias?

Twelve Apostles.

Aug 8, 20205 min read

Australia's 10 best natural wonders

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Aug 7, 20202 min read

Italy revives its 17th-century wine windows to serve drinks to passers-by

Aug 6, 20206 min read

10 lesser-known haunted places around the world

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Aug 3, 202014 min read

These books by African authors will transport you from Algeria to Zimbabwe

Jul 31, 20202 min read

K-Pop superstars BTS filmed their new reality show in this lakeside Airbnb

Aerial of the Inishmore (or Inis Mor) coast, the largest of the Aran Islands in Galway Bay.

Jul 30, 20204 min read

The islands that inspired Taylor Swift’s cozy Folklore sweater

The Memphis Pyramid is an unusual landmark on the city's skyline, but its history is even more interesting

Jul 24, 20205 min read

From neon shovels to crystal skulls – the wild history of the Memphis Pyramid

Hieroglyph color of a religious service in the temple at medinet habu in Luxor Egypt

Jul 23, 20202 min read

Google launches translator app for ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs

Visit California’s Dream Drive event at Ventana at Big Sur, Calif. on Thursday, August 9 2018.

Jul 22, 20205 min read

6 rentals for serious vintage vacation vibes

The road to the Miao village of Paimo is lined with rice terraces.

Jul 22, 20207 min read

Village hop through Southern China’s Danzhai County

Colorful embroidery is one way the Miao preserve and express their culture

Jul 22, 20206 min read

Exploring traditional crafts in Guizhou's Danzhai County

Sunrise and reflections at Maroon Bells lake.

Jul 21, 20206 min read

Find your green getaway at these overlooked US national forests

Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey.

Jul 20, 20202 min read

Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia converted from a museum to a mosque

AUGUST 13th, 2015: Visitors at the Angel of the North, a steel sculpture by Antony Gormley, which stands 20 meters high.

Jul 19, 20204 min read

6 new walking trails in northeast England trace the region's unique history

Marimba is the popular dance of the town

Jul 17, 20205 min read

How Afro-Ecuadorians shaped the country’s culture – and are changing its future

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Jul 13, 20202 min read

Travel through a tunnel of books at this Beijing bookstore

Landsccape with moon.

Jul 12, 20207 min read

The trip that changed my life: camping with Bedouin in Jordan

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Jul 11, 202021 min read

Discover why Wyoming is the Equality State on this women's history road trip

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Jul 10, 20202 min read

Paris' new floating movie theater with socially-distanced boats is making waves

A man kayaking in the turquoise water of the river Soca, in Slovenia.

Jul 9, 20205 min read

This new hiking route follows a WWI front line

Harbour of Portofino, elevated view, Liguria, Italy, Europe
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Jul 8, 20206 min read

Travel like a billionaire with this fantasy bucket list

New York City skyline (with the Empire State Building) at night with fireworks in the sky on the Fourth of July.

Jul 2, 20204 min read

3 fun ways to celebrate the Fourth of July while staying safe at home

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Jun 27, 20202 min read

Oslo’s ambitious new library was worth the wait

Orla Thomas and guide Narciso Simion walking near Pale di San Martino

Jun 27, 202010 min read

Local guides reveal the secrets of Italy's Dolomites

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: A general view of as crowds of people gather on the beach on June 25, 2020 in Southend-on-Sea, England. The UK is experiencing a summer heatwave, with temperatures in many parts of the country expected to rise above 30C and weather warnings in place for thunderstorms at the end of the week. (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)

Jun 26, 20206 min read

The art of escaping the holiday crowds in the UK

Prague Riverfront

Jun 25, 20202 min read

Prague transforms old ice vaults into spaces for cafes, bars and more

LUCCA, ITALY - JUNE 19: The true Volto Santo di Lucca ('Holy Face of Lucca') and oldest statue of the West in the Cathedral of Lucca on June 19, 2020 in Lucca, Italy. The crucifix of the Holy Face is the first and the original and not a copy as previously believed. Diagnostic investigations using carbon 14 revealed that the three-meter sculpture is the 8th century original that a legend claimed to have arrived in Lucca from the Holy Land in 782 AD and not a 12th century copy. According to legend, the statue was carved by Nicodemus and the face carved by divine hand. This extraordinary novelty makes it the oldest wooden statue in the entire West. Over the centuries the statue had always been venerated and loved by pilgrims of all Italy and the world. The diagnostic tests were carried out on the occasion of the celebrations for the 950 years since the founding of the Lucca Cathedral. (Photo by Laura Lezza/Getty Images)

Jun 24, 20202 min read

This famous Italian relic has been confirmed as Europe's oldest wooden sculpture

China Beach coastline in San Francisco.

Jun 21, 20208 min read

Ten San Francisco sites that locals love

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